Englishman's Bay-The Crescent Beach

On the leeward coast of Tobago, if you look carefully, you will find Englishman’s Bay – a picturesque secluded beach which despite its lack of popularity among beach-goers is arguably Tobago’s most beautiful beach destination.  

The beach itself is a classic crescent shape, capped by two heavily forested headlands descending from Tobago's Main Ridge. Counted among the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean by many travel magazines and websites, this beach is indeed a diamond in the rough. Located between Castara and Parlatuvier about 1. 5 km past Castara, the beach is not visible from the Northside Road. Locating it requires a keen eye for a blue and white sign indicating a left turn. Follow the unpaved road to the end and there you will find the classic crescent shaped beach nestled between the thick tropical rain forest and the clear blue Caribbean Sea.

The sand starts immediately after the forest ends and is of a shallow to medium gradient and somewhat coarse grain. With tracks lined with interwoven trees, makes for a beautiful backdrop. 

The beach itself does not change size drastically at high or low tides, due to the gradient. The waters are calm year-round, with swells growing slightly in size toward the winter months, and boast magnificent snorkeling and swimming.

The destination is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and camping. Chairs, umbrellas and snorkeling equipment can be rented. It is a nesting ground for the leather back turtle and is a popular mooring spot for yachts.

There is food on sale as well as local craft. Also situated is a classic tree-house restaurant, where you can grab a bite of some of Tobago's best local dishes.